Telescopic-Shaft Umbrellas

The classification turns on whether the shaft (stick) is designed to collapse into itself via a sliding, multi-section telescopic mechanism. A fixed-length shaft — even if the canopy folds — does not qualify. Importers should retain product specifications and engineering drawings that confirm the shaft's telescopic construction in case of a CBP inquiry.

Cambodia's growth in this category reflects broader apparel and light-manufactured-goods production capacity built up over the past decade, combined with lower labor costs relative to China. However, CBP has scrutinized origin claims for goods assembled in Cambodia using Chinese-origin components, so importers should ensure that substantial transformation occurs in Cambodia to support a valid country-of-origin declaration.